Dr. Bridget M, OTD, OTR/L
Senior Occupational Therapist
Blue Bird Day Employee Since 2017
Education
Doctorate of Occupational Therapy
MGH Institute of Health Professionals
Bachelors in Rehabilitation and Human Services
Pennsylvania State University
Clinical Expertise
- DIR Floortime
- Sensory Integration
- Intentional Relationship Model
My Story
I have always been interested in working with children. I was a camp counselor for a few summers growing up and really wanted to make that my full-time career. Once I figured out it wasn’t realistic to only work summers, I dreamed to find a career that I enjoyed as much as my summer jobs. I was lucky enough to stumble upon occupational therapy through a family friend, one of the most skilled OTs I’ve ever met (and that’s saying something when you work at BBD!). From my first session shadowing her, I knew I had found the career I had dreamed about.
My Blue Bird Day
BBD has been the foundation of my OT career. I moved to Chicago as a new grad from the East Coast to take a job at Blue Bird Day. I was excited about BBD from reading their website and got more and more excited the more I learned. I came to observe before taking the job and realized immediately that I was surrounded by talented and passionate therapists. BBD has become my Chicago family, and I am so grateful to be surrounded by great coworkers, clients, and families!
My Advocacy
My Blue Bird Day Goals
- To always continue to learn and grow my knowledge base and skill level to provide the best care possible to my clients and families.
